Ear Professionals Group Acquires Soundly

Sonova Acquires Alpaca Audiology to Expand U.S. Presence

January 13, 2022

Healthcare Services

Sonova Holding AG has agreed to acquire Alpaca Audiology, a U.S. network of approximately 220 audiology clinics with over 500 employees, for USD 310 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal, financed from Sonova’s cash balance and subject to regulatory approval, is intended to substantially increase Sonova’s direct consumer access in the United States and is expected to close before the end of financial year 2021/22.

Practis, LLC Acquires HearWorks

February 14, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Practis, a healthcare marketing and growth advisory firm, has acquired HearWorks, an AI-enhanced marketing and database automation agency serving audiology practices. The acquisition expands Practis's capabilities in digital advertising, automation and audiology-specific marketing to better serve medical practices and healthcare organizations.

HearingLife Acquires AudPractice Group's 41 Audiology Clinics

December 2, 2021

Healthcare Services

HearingLife has acquired AudPractice Group's 41 audiology clinics across North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, assuming operations of the practices and their staff. The acquisition expands HearingLife's national footprint and offers APG patients access to HearingLife services such as HearingLife OnDemand and extended patient support.

Medical Knowledge Group Acquires Sound Healthcare Communications

August 1, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Medical Knowledge Group LLC has acquired Sound Healthcare Communications, a full-service healthcare communications agency founded in 2014. The acquisition expands MKG’s drug-commercialization capabilities by adding Sound’s HCP and patient marketing expertise to MKG’s data-analytics, medical communications, market research, and market access services.

YFM Equity Partners Backs Management Buyout of Audiological Science

May 25, 2025

Healthcare Services

YFM Equity Partners has invested £12.4 million to back a management buyout of London-based Audiological Science, a multi-location audiology services and hearing-aid provider. The PE investment will support the company's growth and expansion of its UK hearing-care services, building on its NHS contracts and national clinic footprint.

Masimo Acquires Sound United

April 12, 2022

Consumer Products

Masimo has completed its acquisition of Sound United, bringing the premium audio brands (including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, and others) into a Masimo subsidiary based in Carlsbad, California. Masimo said it will leverage Sound United's consumer channels and audio/home-integration capabilities to accelerate distribution of combined consumer-facing healthcare and home products.